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GALLANT OLD WAR-sHIPs CON
DEmNED.
Historic Vessels that VIII be Sold to
the highest Bidder


Under Tie provision " tiac aCt "a Congress
Of March 8, 1883, which forbids repairs 10
any war vessel amounting in bulK to more
than 20 per cent Of the cost Of a new vessel
Of the same grade, eight old war ships, some
Of them with records running back through
40 years, have been ordered by the secretary
Of the navy to be dismantled and sold Four
Of the condemned men-of-war, the Cyane,
Lackawana, Shenandoah and Wachusett,
are now lying in the harbor Of San Francis.
co; one, the Pilgrim, Is at League Island;
the other three. the Tennessee, Powhatan
and Ticonderoga, are at the Brooklyn navy
yard. The naval board Of inspection win
appraise the hulks after they are stripped,
and they win then be offered to the highest
private bidder.
The Cyane, a sailing vessel, Is the Oldest
Of the wOrnout cruisers. She was captured
along with the Leyant, both Of them British
ships, by the Constitution In 1914. The Le-
want was lost In the South Pacific a good
many years ago. The Cyane has always
been on the Pacific station, taking little part
consequently In the naval battles Of the Re-
bellion. She captured one priyateer, hOwev-
er, though some Idea may be had Of lts val
ue from the fact that the portion Of prize
money coming to one Of the Cyane sailors
was 90 cents.
The Laekawanna and Shenandoah were
both built during the war, and both were In
the Mobile fight. The Shenandoah was also
in the assault on Fort Fisher, In North Car
Olina, In 1864 The Wachusett, a screw steam
er, served in Farragut's Mississippi squad
ron, and also eruised In foreign waters dur
ing the latter part Of the war. The Tic0n-
derOga was built during the rebellion, too.
She has been on various stations, but has
not had noted career
The Tennessee was built in July, 1865, and
was then called the Madawaska. She Is the
largest frigate In the navy, but has done
nothing beyond the routine service Of peace.
She was repaired at various times between
1871 and 1875, and became the flagship Of the
North Atlantic squadron. She took part In
unveiing of BarthOldi's Statue Of Liberty,
leading In the salutes. Since then she has
lain in the East River She has cost, includ-
ing repairs, over S1.0OO0OO.
The Powhattan Is an Old-time side-Wheel
man-Of-war. built in 1871, She served as
Commodore Perry's flagship on his expedi-
tiOn to Japan. Commodore Tatnall took her TO
the aid Of the British ships at the battle Of
the Pi-Ho forts In China. This act tiOn was
explained afterward In the commodore's fa-
nous sentence: BLOOD Is thicker than
water" The POwhatan served through the
Rebellion also, and has sailed several times
around the world.
The Pilgrim, another condemned ship. ly-
ing at League Island in the Delaware river,
is only a sort OF tug She has no record as a
cruiser Of course, and will not be missed like
the old men-Of-war.
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BosTon coRsETT
Said to be HopeIessIy insane In
Kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 16.-Boston Corbett,
the slayer Of John Wilkes Booth, created a
sensation in the House Of Representatives
here yesterday. At the commencement of
the present session of the legislature Corbett
was appointed assistant doorkeeper. Yes
terday he strapped on two reyolyers and
took with him a box Of cartridges. Then
with drawn weapons he drove negro at
tendant from the Representatives Hail.
Sergeant-at-Arms Norton attempted to ex-
postulate with him. when Corbett cooked
one of his revolvers and pointing it directly
at the officer told him TO travel. Corbett
then searched for Speaker Smith and on
meeting member who somewhat resem-
bled him was about to fire when the member
threw up his hands and said he was not the
speaker The member was then permitted
to move on. Corbett then took possession
Of the speakers gallery and walking in
front Of the door held it during the entire
morning session refusing to allow any one
to come near him. Three city policemen
were called but they would not venture into
the dark corridor and the slayer of Booth
held possession. At II o'clock he sent word
down to the House to adjourn or he would
come down and adjourn it himself. The
House adjourned. Corbett was afterwards
captured in the lower corridor, disarmed and
taken to the police station, where he Is now
confined. He will probably be adjudged in
sane and confined in an asylum.
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TEXAS ELECTIONS.
Some Interesting Information as to
the Way They are Conducted.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Forty or fifty
gentlemen from Texas, white and colored,
gathered in the Senate corridor nearest the
room Of the committee on privileges and
elections this morning, awaiting examination
in respect to the alleged political irregulari-
ties in Washington county. The colored
witness, T. M. Jones, whose examination
was begun yesterday, was again called to
the stand. In reply to Senator Spooner, he
said his brother aged 80 years, came TO the
voting place TO bring witness his supper the
brother, 50 far as witness was aware, was
not armed; he has since been hanged (pre.
sumably for connection with the election
riot, though this point was not developed)
he was Republican.
j. M. Nicholson (white) was next exam
ined. He was appointed manager Of the
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Another Conflict In Ireland Between
Police and the People.
Fetes In india commemorating the
Queens Jubilee

| DUBLIN. Feb. 16.-A conflict occurred to
| day between force of police on their wa
| to execute number of eviction orders, an(
| part Of the population of Dingle, seapor
town OF County Kerry. The people baTri
| caded the roads, in some cases building
| stone walls across them. The police were al
| first driven away and compelled to retire
| They reformed and then charged with
batons and dubbed rifles upon the pops.
lace, compelling them, after a severe strug-
gle, to give way. A number Of men were in
jured.
CALCUTTA, Feb. 16.-In all the chief cities
of India today imposing fetes are being held
in commem0ration of the Queens jubilee.
The celebration will last three days. In all
Christian churches and in all native temples
and mosques thanksgiving services have
been held. A number Of prisoners who have
been in duress for debt or for offences
against the civil or military law were set
free at daylight.
LONDON, Feb. 1G.-An influential meeting
at Leicester, this evening, endorsed the
action Of the silver party at Washington and
unanimously adopted resolution declaring
that nothing short OF the free coinage of
silver would support the prices in the inter-
est Of the debtor classes, and that the influ-
ence exerted by. .Messrs.. Beck, Jones, Teller,
Symes, Weaver and Bland was of the utmost
importance.
In the House of Commons, this evening, a
division was taken on the motion in favor of
an inquiry into the .'harsh and unjust adj
mlnistration Of the law in the Crofter dis
tricts, and the motion was defeated 253 to
136.
Mr.. Parnell states that he will move to ad-
journ the debate ON the address in reply to
the Queens speech in order to enable the
House to form an opinion upon the report Of
the land act commission, which will be pub
lished shortly. He also considers it impera
tive to call the attention Of the House to the
grave aspect Of the agrarian question. The
report recommends the adoption of Par
nelPs proposal to alter the tenure from ff-
teen to five years, and TO admit lease holders
10 the benefits of the land act.
MANDALIA, Feb. 16.-The Queens jubilee
was celebrated here to-day by a parade of
troops and firing of salutes. Sir Charles Ber-
nald, chief commissioner, in the presence of
native officials, ex-King Thebaw and Chief
Tsabwa, made speech in which he reviewed
the successful reign of the Empress and
Queen. He warmly greeted the Chinese
officials present. assuring them that the in
terests Of China would be protected. Robes
were presented to six native priests and
minor titles were conferred upon number
Of Burmese officials.
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CARLISLE TO ENTER THE CABINET
The Speaker of the House to be Sec
retary Of the Treasury.

New YORK, Feb 16.-The Star prints a
double loaded dispatch from Washington to-
day that seems to be trustworthy. The de-
spatch says; "The impression is gaining
appointed Secretary of the Treasury. The
reasons for this opinion are based upon the
singular concurrence of important consider
ations, all of which favor such selection
Carlisle would give the administration a
closer relation to the House, Of Representa-
took three gentlemen from the Senate and
not one from tie House, although the House
has been the seat of Democratic power, and
its leaders have been accustomed to direct
and control public affairs. There is a belief
here that the changes in the Cabinet will not
be limited to the Treasury Department Ii
is expected that Mr. Garland will resign, and
there are rumors of other designations"
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orderly persons having no visible means of
support, neglecting all lawful calling or en-
sons sons I' Who neglect all lawful calling or EN-
ployment and misspend their time by frequent
ING lisorderly houses, houses of ill-fame,
gaming houses or tippling shops"
The judiciary committee report an act to
incorporate the Boothbay Water Company
The legal affairs committee have decided
to report adversely on DR.. Gerrish's PROPOSE
tion to inflict capital punishment by the in
lection of morphine.
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Sanford Items.

Hon. E. NJ. Goodall goes to Cedar Keys,
Florida, this morning. He win remain
South until April, and will spend the greater
part Of his time at his favorite sport, fishing.
Those who visit Sanford viii learn with
g1eat satisfaction that a hotel with all
modern convenience, steam heating arrange
msnts, hot water and cold. billiard and pool
rooms, barber shop. the whole to be lighted
by electric light, and cost from $1,000 TO So
900 is to be erected-at this place very shortly
Geo. Poole Of Sanford and Messrs. Frank c.
and Samuel w. Allen, formerly propnetors
of the well known Crawford House at At
antic City, N. j., are TO furnish the funds
and conduct the house.
Hon. Il. NJ. G0Odall was elected president,
John H0pewell, Jr., Of Boston, treasurer,
and Hon. Il. NJ. Goodali, l.. b. Goodall Of
Sanford, John Hopewell, Jr., and Henry +.
Chase OF Boston, together with Frank Hope
well OF New York, directors OF the Sanford
Mills Company, at the meeting Of the stock
holders Wednesday. The president OF the
company informed the Press correspondent
that the stockholders had discussed the new
opera and no use project that something
would be done. He was not prepared 10
state Just what had been decided upon. No
move in that direction will be made until
the theatrical season Is over.
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MeetIng Of Bates Alumni.

New York, Feb. 16.-The first annual res
union of the Bates College Alumni Associa-
tion of New York and vicinity, occurred at
Clark's this evening. Among those present
were: Prof. G. G. Chase of Lewiston; c. L.
McCleery of the Boston Journal; c. S.
Haskell, Geo. W. Stockbridge. Emery W.
Given, Lewis NJ. Thompson, L. II. Merrill,
Geo. w. Record and Frank L. Blanchard.
Prof. Chase, in reviewing the college events
of 1886, spoke of the bequest from Mrs S. G.
Belcher of Pennington, of $4,000; another
from Mrs. Catherine Atwood of Cambridge,
Mass, $4,000; and a gift of $4,000 from j.
L. II. Cobb of Lewiston. G. W. Stockbridge,
G. l.. McCleery, L. M. Thompson, F. HI.
Blanchard and others made after dinner
speeches Officers were elected as follows
President, E. w. Given; Vice President
G. w. Stockbridge.
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Lumber Cut on the Penobscot.

The lumber cut on the Penobscot waters
the past season will be about as follows; On
the West Branch, above Chesuncook Dam,
sixteen concerns have cut 25,60O,000 feet.
employing z5i horses. The heaviest opera
tors are Morrison & Hunting who. with 60
horses, cut 100000 feet. Below the Chesun-
cook Dam there we're eight concerns besides
those operating on the Sourdnehunk stream,
the whole employing III horses and cutting
l4.9OOOOO feet Of logs. This makes the total
cut for the West Branch 4O5O0OOO, which Is
the nearest estimate which can be made, and
the amount upon which the bids for driving
the logs will be based. On the East Branch
the figures show total of S7,2oo.0o0 cut by
twenty-eight concerns. with $40 horses and
- oxen.
On the Passadumkeag waters the amount
cut is estimated at 9,os5,OoO feet divided be
tween forty-one concerns. The cut on the
Mattawamkeag is set down at 20,000.000 feet.
and on the Piscataquis at 25,OOO,O0O feet.
making total cut Of 135,OOO,OOo feet, which
is slightly below that of last year.
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The Blockade on the central Pacific.

TowLEs, Cal, Feb. 16-The snow storm
which began on Saturday ceased yesterday.
The blockade on the Central Pacific between
here and Blue Canon, extending distance
of four miles, is expected to be raised this
morning.
The estate of the late Susan H. Sweet has
been appraised at $12l, ,63949, of which ST.
1866 Is real and $l09,S72.S3 is personal
estate
General Hazen left an estate appraised at
$4,000.
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FROM NEW YORK.
A "RoodIe" Case Postponed.

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Ex-Alderman
Thomas Cleary, one of the ''boodlers,v ?
whose trial had been set down for this morn
with his counsel, Ira Shafer, when Justice
Barrett took his seat on the bench. The
taking Of testimony in the Unger murder
trial, however, was in progress, and post
ponement of Cleary's trial was necessary,
and by agreement between his counsel and
the district attorney it was postponed until
Monday next
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a TERRIBLE CRIME.
Prominent Citizens of Arkansas
Charged With Hanging an Inno-
cent ROv.

Hugh Butler, John Miller, John Means
Cal Turner, Bud Mckenzie and Lewis
Brewer were brought in from the Chickasaw
country, yesterday, charged with hanging
two men named Williams and Morgan and a
boy named Moon, on the 10Th day Of June,
1885, near Healton. The two men were in
custody on charge of horse stealing, and
the boy happened along when the lynching
was in progress. 1t is stated that the lynch.
ing party,hung him also to keep him from be-
coming witness. All are men of prom
inence, Hugh Butler and Cal Turner being
citizens of Green county, Tex. They gave
bonds in the sum Of $35,000 and their case
will likely receive the attention of the
grand Jury.
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Nominations by the Governor.

These nominations have been made By Tho
Governor:
Justices OF the Peace-F. III. Appleton, Bangor,
ID. w. Billings, Swanyilie; y, 9. Farnum. Jefer-
son; y. III. F0gg, Portland; Z. X. Gardiner, Den
away, Medway; $. s. Klmbail, Bangor; A. w.
King, Charleston; J. A. Locke, Portland; J. Il.
j. L. Orcutt Monmouth b. A. sawyer Starks
joel Wilbur, Avon; j. G. Withee, Bangor ON.
Yates, Paris; 1. A. Macurda, Wiscasset.
NOtaries Publlc-S. NJ. Carter, Auburn; >, II.
NckersOn, Calais.
Dedimus Justice-Tileston wadlln, Belfast 80
Trial Justices. g. Cummings, HaynesVihe
III. l.. GOOch, East Machias.
COrOner-G. II. Bailey, Deering,
Commissioner OF Wrecks and shipwreekea
GoOds-Seth Webb, Dee. Isle.
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deed. The only remaining bodies at the
morgue were this morning fully identife as
those of Peter McLain Of Acton, Que, and
Dlendoune Maigret of ShawinigOn, Que. No
question has yet in any manner arisen at the
morgue as to identfcati0ns made, proof be-
ing ample In each case and all is satisfactory.
No well-founded inquiries are now being
made showing proof Of more deaths
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

AS the time for starting the great ocean
yacht race draws nearer, the work Of getting
the two schooners, Dauntless and Coronet,
OF New York, ready Is pushed with more
yigor. Mr.. C.. ii. Colt, owner Of the former,
and Mr.. II. L. Bush, owner of the latter
boat, are to have meeting soon and arrage-
the detailts and the time Of starting, which
is to be between March 1st and 18th.
Prof John II. Wright, who went from the
professorship of Greek in Dartmouth College
To fill a similar position in Johns Hopkins
University last September, has accepted the
chair Of Greek Literature in Harvard Uni
versity, and will begin his duties Oct. 1,
1887.
Maggie Mitchell had her first toboggan
slide at St. Paul the other day, and was pre-
sented with floral toboggan four feet long
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A Senatorial Contest.

TRENTON, n. j., Feb. 1.-THE Legisla-
ture met in JOINT session today and cast one
being as follows: Sewel, 35; Abbott az
Bedle, L. ID, Potter and Kays. two each
Ludlow, CortlaIdt, Parker, f. A. Potts Wm
+. Potter and ex-Judge William II. Morrow
one each. w.
Three Of the Republicans, bolted Sewell.
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Yet Made in the Blackstone ExtradI'
ton Case.

WINNIPEG, Feb. l6.--The chief justice at
Winnipeg stated yesterday that he would
probably render his decision today on the
application for the extradition of Howard
I. Blackstone. This morning, however, the
case was again postponed until next Friday.
when the decision will probably be an
nnnncnd
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Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority for any railroad corporation, which
may be formed under the general laws of the
State 10 construct railroad from the terminus of
the York Harbor and Beach Railroad in York.
throught the towns of York and Wells to a mune-
ton with the Boston and Maine Railroad near
Coles Corner so called in the town Of Wells TO
Construct its railroad across tide waters notice is
hereby given that the Committee on Railroads
Telegraphs and Expresses, will have hearing on
said application at their room on Wednesday the
twenty-third day of February, at half past two in
the afternoon; all persons interested will govern
themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee
JAMES f. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta, Feb. 3, 1887. feb5snid
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Rumored That Webb Has Committed
C.sf~fl@
Suicide.

LEWISTON, Feb. 16.-In the case of Chas.
A. Webb, the missing insurance agent, it is
currently reported that 1.-THE amount Of his
embezzlement will be about $4,000. Two
notes of $500 each belonging to his father,
left in his care, he is said to have cashed
The amount of the loss to his partner is not
ascertained. There are rumors that he is in
Lynn, Mass, and that he has attempted
snicida
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Portland Beaten at Polo.

BIDDEFoRD, Feb. 16-The closing polo
game of the season was played in the rink
in this city tonight, between the Biddefords
and Portlands. The Biddefords won by
three goals to one. The time of the game
was 80 minutes
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The White River Disaster.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, vt, Feb. l6;-
A special car, placed at the disposal OF the
injured this morning, took .. Boisvert a
merchant of Angeline, Que, and his wife to
their home. Mr. Boisvert has been consid-
eren as one Of the most seriously injured,
but stood the removal and trip very well in
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rnree seamen Killed,

SAN Francisco, Feb. 16.-As the barque
Memnon. from Tacoma, was entering this
harbor yesterday in tow Of the tug Relief,
fastened on the barque broke and struck the
foreeastle, killing three seamen in IFS passage
overheard.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS,

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS Dollars a Year. To mail sub
scribers Seven Dollars Year. If T in advance
RATES OF ADyERrIsNG-One e., 1T space
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week after three insertions or less 81 90, : VI
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Half square, three Insertions or less, 70 cents ;
one week, $1.00; 90 cents per week after.
SPECIAL NOTICES, One-thrd additional
Under head of "AMUsEArENTs" and "AuCTIoN
SALES" $500 per square per week; three inser-
tions or less. S1.50.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS,
Published every THURSDAY MORNING. at $3.50
year; Il paid in advance $500 a year.
Advertisements inserted in the "MAINE STATE
PRESS" (Which has a large circulation in every
part OF the State) for S100 per square for first in
sertlon, and 30 cents per square for each subse
quent insertion.
Address all communications 10
PORTLAND PUBLISHING co.
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Early Report of MackercI schools.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Feb. 1G-A despatch
from Philadelphia to the commander of the
Grampus states that the schooner S. M. Bird,
on February 3, in lat. 33o 40 north, long. 75e
erel. This is the earliest report of mackerel
schools
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Hearings Before Committee ON Rail.
roads, Telegraphs and Expresses.

FEBRUARY ~.
The hearing on petition of f. T. Gile TO build
street railway in town of Eden is postponed 10
February IL. -
pOned to February II. - F1
Petition of James Adams and others for charter
for the Medway and MT. Katladn Railroad CO.
Hearing February IT,
FEBRUARY 93.
An act to insure more speedy transmission of
telephone ana telegraph messages. Postponed TO
February %.
An act TO incorporate the Calais River Railroad
Co. February 23.
An act to amend chap. 81. sec. rs, of the Re-
ruary %.
10 inquire into the expediency of paying the
kailroan h. commissioners salary instead of per
An act to amend Chap. ABB, private and special
laws OF 1883, entitled an act to incorporate the
Blddetord and Saco Railroad Co. February 23.
teplzsntd JAMES +. HAWKES., Sec.
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NO DECISION

E.P. JONES, PVT 5. O., U. s. A.
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York zarbor md Bench Railroad Com

Application having been made to the Legislature
for authority TO extend the railroad of said Com
pany through the towns of York and Wells to a
junction with the Boston and Maine Railroad near
Coles Corner, so called, in said Wells, notice is
hereby given that hearing on said application
Will be had by the Committee on Railroads, Tee-
graphs and Expresses, at their room on Wednes-
day, February twentythird at half past two O'Clock
IN the afternoon; and all persons interested there
VIII govern themselves accordingly.
Per order of the Committee
JAMES +. HAWKES., Secretary.
Augusta, Feb. 3, 1887. feb5dtdsn
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Public Notice .

fTNHE hearing before the Judiciary Committee
IL upon the question of capital punishment
heretofore advertised for the 10 inst. Is postponed
70 the oath Of February, in the Representatives.
Hall, at 2.30 m.
ANDREW p. WISWELL,
teb14Sndtd Sec. Ind Com
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MAINE.
Death OF an old citizen

FARAnNGToN, Feb. 16.-Moses Chandler,
a respected citizen, died here this morning,
aged ninety years. He was a soldier of the
war of 1872, represented his town in the Leg
islature of 1874, and has been selectman.